Bette Midler to Perform at the Oscars

Two-time Oscar nomineeBette Midlerwill perform at theOscarsnext month, producersCraig ZadanandNeil MeronannouncedWednesday.TV's most stylish characters"We are thrilled to have Bette perform on the Oscars for the very first time," Zadan and Meron said in a statement. "We believe she will make ...

"We are thrilled to have Bette perform on the Oscars for the very first time," Zadan and Meron said in a statement. "We believe she will make our Oscar telecast an especially moving evening." Further details about Midler's performance were not released.

Midler received lead actress nominations for The Roseand For the Boys. She has also received three Grammys, three Emmys and a special Tony award for her contribution to the 1974 Broadway season.

The 86th Academy Awards, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, will air live Sunday, March 2 at 8:30 p.m. ET/ 5:30 p.m. PT on ABC.